The final 53 is in place. For now.

The Patriots discarded the unwanted, and for better or worse, settled on a roster.

But that doesn’t mean all the work is done. That doesn’t mean the roster is set in stone. Far from it.

Having eight receivers in the room doesn’t make much sense. It won’t last. That number will is bound to change ahead of the Patriots season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders in 11 days.

In the big picture, while their talent pool is better than last year, it still doesn’t measure up. Mike Vrabel’s team might rip off 7-to-9 wins (I have them winning 9) given what they have, along with the benefit of good coaching, but they are weak in areas that are too important - offensive line and receiver the most notable.

Keeping eight wideouts doesn’t necessarily mean tha

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